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Philly's Best Gift Shops for Mother's Day—and Beyond

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By Julie Davis

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No gift could ever repay Mom for those countless diaper changes and sleepless nights, but a token of appreciation from any of these 20 gift shopping spots is a good start. P.S. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12. Set a reminder in your phone and for the love of all that is good and holy, do not forget.


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Ali's Wagon

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This Fairmount Avenue shop carries family-oriented gifts for Mom, kids, and Baby.
2017 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 787-0611
(215) 787-0611

Art Star

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Expect handmade, locally-sourced finds at this NoLibs art gallery/boutique.
623 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-1557
(215) 238-1557

Beethoven Wraps

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Choose from the Wayne boutique's inventory of bath products, kitchenwares, stationery, jewelry, and baby gifts, then have your selection arranged in a wholesome gift basket.
126 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 995-9550
(610) 995-9550

Blendo

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If you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, stop by this jam-packed Pine Street boutique to dig through its mishmash of collectibles, vintage clothes, stationery, and more.
1002 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 351-9260
(215) 351-9260

C. Wonder

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Monogrammed gifts (jewelry, stationery, household items) are the draw at the King of Prussia Mall's C. Wonder store.
160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
*610) 337-1680
*610) 337-1680

earth

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This Chestnut Hill boutique is geared toward the urban gardener and houses a variety of cacti and trendy air plants.
8433 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 297-6868
(267) 297-6868

El Quetzal

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With an additional location within Ardmore's Suburban Square, El Quetzal stocks globally-influenced jewelry, artwork, apparel, and pottery.
8427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-6588
(215) 247-6588

Flag Lady

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This preppy Main Line outpost is known for its selection of costume jewelry, handbags, and home goods.
398 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-6280
(610) 964-6280

Hana & Posy

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A full-service florist, Old City's Hana & Posy also offers gifts like organic baby clothes, soy candles, and eco-friendly pet products.
35 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0505
(215) 733-0505

Hello World

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Here, you'll find gifts for all occasions and recipients. Hello World's sister store, Hello Home, is known for its selection of mid-century furniture and chic home goods.
257 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-5207
(215) 545-5207

The Little Apple

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On the menu at Manayunk's The Little Apple: retro-inspired housewares, Philly-themed gifts, cool jewelry, and sweet-smelling candles.
4353 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(267) 335-4968
(267) 335-4968

Mango

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A Chestnut Hill favorite, Mango boasts fair-trade apparel, accessories, and household items from South and Central America.
8442 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-9299
(215) 248-9299

Nice Things Handmade

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Everything within EPA's Nice Things Handmade is locally-sourced and handmade. Look for art prints, jewelry, apparel, and accessories.
1731 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 455-0256
(267) 455-0256

Occasionette

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Quirky illustrated tea towels and charming stationery make this boutique a must for baby and bridal shower shopping.
1825 East Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 388-1141
(267) 388-1141

Omoi Zakka Shop

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For a little something out of the ordinary, Omoi lines its shelves with Japanese imports that can't be found elsewhere in Philly.
1608 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-0963
(215) 545-0963

Paper Source

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Paper Source is known for its stationery and gift wrap, but it also stocks a fun, colorful array of gifts, like funky frames, water bottles, and aprons.
1628 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 732-2324
(215) 732-2324

Scarlett Alley

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Refined but never stuffy, this longstanding Old City shop holds its ground with everything from fine pottery and baby gifts to fun jewelry and bath products.
241 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-7898
(215) 592-7898

Swag

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A lively mix of quirky-meet-functional kitchen accoutrements put this Northern Liberties store on the map.
935 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 888-7246
(267) 888-7246

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Alexander Stadler stocks his shop with pottery, home accents, and collectibles found during his domestic and international travels.
1724 Sansom, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 242-7154
(267) 242-7154

Verde

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A table displaying costume jewelry runs the length of this Midtown boutique, which also houses a gourmet chocolate kitchen at the rear of the store.
108 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-8700
(215) 546-8700

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Ali's Wagon

2017 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
This Fairmount Avenue shop carries family-oriented gifts for Mom, kids, and Baby.
2017 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 787-0611
(215) 787-0611

Art Star

623 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Expect handmade, locally-sourced finds at this NoLibs art gallery/boutique.
623 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-1557
(215) 238-1557

Beethoven Wraps

126 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
Choose from the Wayne boutique's inventory of bath products, kitchenwares, stationery, jewelry, and baby gifts, then have your selection arranged in a wholesome gift basket.
126 East Lancaster Avenue, Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 995-9550
(610) 995-9550

Blendo

1002 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
If you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, stop by this jam-packed Pine Street boutique to dig through its mishmash of collectibles, vintage clothes, stationery, and more.
1002 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 351-9260
(215) 351-9260

C. Wonder

160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Monogrammed gifts (jewelry, stationery, household items) are the draw at the King of Prussia Mall's C. Wonder store.
160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
*610) 337-1680
*610) 337-1680

earth

8433 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
This Chestnut Hill boutique is geared toward the urban gardener and houses a variety of cacti and trendy air plants.
8433 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 297-6868
(267) 297-6868

El Quetzal

8427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
With an additional location within Ardmore's Suburban Square, El Quetzal stocks globally-influenced jewelry, artwork, apparel, and pottery.
8427 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-6588
(215) 247-6588

Flag Lady

398 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
This preppy Main Line outpost is known for its selection of costume jewelry, handbags, and home goods.
398 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 964-6280
(610) 964-6280

Hana & Posy

35 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
A full-service florist, Old City's Hana & Posy also offers gifts like organic baby clothes, soy candles, and eco-friendly pet products.
35 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 733-0505
(215) 733-0505

Hello World

257 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Here, you'll find gifts for all occasions and recipients. Hello World's sister store, Hello Home, is known for its selection of mid-century furniture and chic home goods.
257 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-5207
(215) 545-5207

The Little Apple

4353 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
On the menu at Manayunk's The Little Apple: retro-inspired housewares, Philly-themed gifts, cool jewelry, and sweet-smelling candles.
4353 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(267) 335-4968
(267) 335-4968

Mango

8442 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
A Chestnut Hill favorite, Mango boasts fair-trade apparel, accessories, and household items from South and Central America.
8442 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 248-9299
(215) 248-9299

Nice Things Handmade

1731 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Everything within EPA's Nice Things Handmade is locally-sourced and handmade. Look for art prints, jewelry, apparel, and accessories.
1731 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 455-0256
(267) 455-0256